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61. Ambulance teams play vital role during Cyprus wildfires, handling 70 cases

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ambulance-teams-play-vital-role-during-cyprus-wildfires-handling-70-cases

The Ambulance Service responded to 70 incidents during the recent wildfires, transporting 16 patients to Limassol General Hospital for further treatment....

62. Cyprus Police probe suspected arson plot as Troodos forests put on alert

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-probe-suspected-arson-plot-as-troodos-forests-put-on-alert

Police said Saturday they are investigating reports of an organized plan to set fires in the Troodos Mountains after videos and online posts raised alarms about suspicious activity....

63. Police to review traffic camera cases linked to Limassol wildfire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-to-review-traffic-camera-cases-linked-to-limassol-wildfire

Police said they will review all traffic violations recorded by mobile speed cameras in areas affected by the deadly wildfire in Limassol and neighboring districts....

64. Overflowing generosity pauses aid drive, Cyprus Red Cross says

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/overflowing-generosity-pauses-aid-drive-cyprus-red-cross-says

The Cyprus Red Cross said Saturday it is temporarily suspending the collection of essential items for victims of the recent wildfires in the Limassol mountains after an outpouring of public donations exceeded its processing capacity....

65. Justice Minister walks back remarks after backlash over wildfire deaths

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/justice-minister-walks-back-remarks-after-backlash-over-wildfire-deaths

Justice and Public Order Minister Marios Hartsiotis moved to clarify remarks he made earlier this week about the deadly wildfire that swept through rural Cyprus, after his initial comments drew sharp criticism for downplaying the deaths of two residents....

66. Fire risk? In July? Send our Wildfire Chief to Australia!

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/fire-risk-in-july-send-our-wildfire-chief-to-australia

"Now is not the time for blame," declared the Minister of Justice and Public Order, Marios Hartsiotis. But when has it ever been?...

67. Farm animals among the silent victims of Limassol fires

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farm-animals-among-the-silent-victims-of-limassol-fires

As wildfires continue to ravage parts of mountainous Limassol, the damage isn’t limited to property and nature; dozens of farm animals have also perished in the flames....

68. Elderly couple dies after taking wrong turn while fleeing wildfire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elderly-couple-dies-after-taking-wrong-turn-while-fleeing-wildfire

What was meant to be a safe escape from a fast-moving wildfire turned into tragedy for an elderly couple from the village of Silikou, who were found burned to death in their car after taking the wrong road while trying to flee the flames, according to Kathimerini's Marios Christofi....

69. Lives lost, homes destroyed and animals left behind (pictures and video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lives-lost-homes-destroyed-and-animals-left-behind-pictures-and-video

As the flames die down, the devastation left behind by the wildfire that tore through the Limassol district is coming into painful focus....

70. UPDATE: Cyprus battles rekindling wildfire hotspots after massive blaze scorches over 120 square kilometers (VIDEOS)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/update-cyprus-battles-rekindling-wildfire-hotspots-after-massive-blaze-scorches-over-120-square-kilometers

Cyprus is battling rekindling wildfire hotspots across the Limassol district Thursday evening, after a massive blaze scorched more than 120 square kilometers, destroyed dozens of homes, and forced widespread evacuations....

71. Traffic camera van seen near evacuation zone raises questions during Limassol wildfire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/traffic-camera-van-seen-near-evacuation-zone-raises-questions-during-limassol-wildfire

As residents of Ypsonas returned briefly to collect belongings from their homes following a precautionary evacuation order, some were surprised to encounter a mobile traffic camera van stationed along a road in the area....

72. Authorities await DNA results to identify victims of Limassol wildfire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-await-dna-results-to-identify-victims-of-limassol-wildfire

The bodies of two people found in a burned vehicle during the Limassol wildfire remain unidentified, with authorities awaiting DNA test results to confirm their identities....

73. Historic Church of Agios Ioannis the Russian in Vouni destroyed by fire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/historic-church-of-agios-ioannis-the-russian-in-vouni-destroyed-by-fire

The small church of Agios Ioannis the Russian in the village of Vouni, Limassol, has been reduced to ashes after being engulfed by the wildfires that swept through the area earlier this week....

74. Justice Minister: ''Now is not the time for blame'' -- Actually, it is.

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/justice-minister-now-is-not-the-time-for-blame-actually-it-is

Another summer, another wildfire, and once again, the Cyprus government seems utterly unprepared....

75. Minister under fire as residents slam state response to wildfires

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-under-fire-as-residents-slam-state-response-to-wildfires

Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis pushed back Thursday against growing criticism from residents and community leaders, who say authorities were too slow and disorganized in responding to the wildfires that swept through mountain villages this week, killing two people and destroying homes....

76. Wildfire hits Souni: Homes burn as volunteers rush to save dogs (videos and pics)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wildfire-hits-souni-homes-burn-as-volunteers-rush-to-save-dogs

A fast-moving wildfire ripped through parts of Souni late Wednesday night, destroying homes and forcing a frantic effort to evacuate a local dog sanctuary as flames edged dangerously close to the area....

77. Dramatic overnight rescue in Lofou as flames encircle village

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dramatic-overnight-rescue-in-lofou-as-flames-encircle-village

What began as a quiet night in the mountain village of Lofou turned into a scene from a disaster movie, as police and National Guard forces launched a dramatic overnight rescue to save dozens of residents trapped by wildfire....

78. Inferno in Limassol leaves two dead, dozens displaced as fire burns 100 square kilometers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inferno-in-limassol-leaves-two-dead-dozens-displaced-as-fire-burns-100-square-kilometers

The deadly wildfire in Cyprus' Limassol district has claimed at least two lives, forced mass evacuations, and scorched approximately 100 square kilometers of land as firefighting crews continue battling persistent flare-ups under extreme weather conditions....

79. UPDATE: Wildfires rip through mountains, forcing evacuations; Jordan sends aid (VIDEOS)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/update-wildfires-rip-through-mountains-forcing-evacuations-jordan-sends-aid-videos

Ferocious wildfires continue to sweep through the mountainous regions of Limassol and Paphos on Wednesday, scorching homes, cutting power, and prompting mass evacuations across dozens of villages....

80. Fires close in on homes as heat fuels twin blazes in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fires-close-in-on-homes-as-heat-fuels-twin-blazes-in-cyprus

Firefighting crews battled blazes in two districts of Cyprus on Wednesday, as flames tore through dry riverbeds and hillsides, forcing evacuations and drawing in aircraft support, including from the British Bases....

81. Paralimni-Deryneia deploys AI to spot fires before they spread

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paralimni-deryneia-deploys-ai-to-spot-fires-before-they-spread

As Cyprus grapples with another sweltering summer and heightened fire risk, the Municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia is turning to artificial intelligence for help....

82. Steni and Goudi fire under control, one stubborn front still burning

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-steni-and-goudi-fire-under-control-one-stubborn-front-still-burning

A large wildfire that broke out between the communities of Steni and Goudi in the Paphos district over the weekend has been largely brought under control, but one stubborn front continues to burn as fire crews battle to fully extinguish the blaze....

83. Wildfire destroys historic olive grove in Galataria-Pentalia area

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wildfire-destroys-historic-olive-grove-in-galataria-pentalia-area

A devastating wildfire reduced a centuries-old olive grove to ashes Monday in the area between Galataria and Pentalia, prompting sharp condemnation from forestry officials and showcasing the growing wildfire risk across Cyprus....

84. Aerial units join firefighters battling blaze in Paphos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aerial-units-join-firefighters-battling-blaze-in-paphos

Firefighting efforts are intensifying as crews battle a blaze in wild vegetation and dry grass in the community of Galataria, Paphos District....

85. From ''Together we make history'' to pyromaniacs and red lights: A week in Cypriot politics

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/from-together-we-make-history-to-pyromaniacs-and-red-lights-a-week-in-cypriot-politics

Our young Nikos found himself in America, where he wrapped up his speech with the grand finale: ''Together we make history.''...

86. Forest Department links Akamas wildfires to acts of revenge

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/forest-department-links-akamas-wildfires-to-acts-of-revenge

The Forest Department has raised serious allegations that many wildfires in the Akamas region may be acts of arson committed in retaliation over state decisions....

87. Cyprus offers support as wildfire rages in Chios

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-offers-support-as-wildfire-rages-in-chios

Cyprus has expressed readiness to assist Greece in battling a large wildfire on the island of Chios, authorities said Monday....

88. Patrol cars, helicopters, Annita and Tornaritis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-patrol-cars-the-helicopters-annita-and-tornaritis

First things first, so I want to reassure everyone: The rumors that what transpired in the now-infamous police car scene becoming the new punishment for crossing the line at traffic lights are false....

89. Larnaca's steamiest patrol yet caught on camera

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-s-steamiest-patrol-yet-caught-on-camera

Just when you thought you’d seen it all, a viral video making the rounds on Cypriot social media appears to show two people getting intimately acquainted in the front seat of a police patrol car, and yes, it’s exactly as wild as it sounds....

90. Four aircraft deployed to battle new fire front in Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-aircraft-deployed-to-battle-new-fire-front-in-limassol

A new wildfire has broken out near the Ayios Sylas industrial area in Limassol, prompting an immediate response from firefighting crews....

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